Tag: LBSC

Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]

Bachmann have today, ahead of the London Festival of Railway Modelling have announced ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand.  Between 1936 and 1939 sixty ex LBSC coaches were … Continue reading Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]

Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge

Rapido trains UK  have announced they are to produce the London Brighton and South Coast (LBSC) Diagram D8,  8 ton, SR Diagram 1433 covered van in 00 Gauge. The LBSC D8, later SR Diagram 1433 8 ton covered vans with 9’ 9” wheelbase and an overall length of 18’ 4”, were built between 1878 and … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge

Rapido Trains UK announce new generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches and release SECR O1 Class decorated sample images

Rapido Trains UK  have announced a range of generic pre-grouping coaches, with the new 00 Gauge 48’ ‘Evolution’ Bogie Coaches. There is such a variety of coaching prototypes in the pre-grouping era that it has been difficult for the industry to justify making 100% accurate models for all of them. Rapido Trains UK  are filling … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce new generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches and release SECR O1 Class decorated sample images

Sonic Models announce the LBSCR K Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge [Updated]

This comprehensive new project, by Sonic Models available exclusively via Rails of Sheffield, will cover the full lifespan of the mighty K Class 'Mogul', with 10 different guises available for pre-order including usage with the LBSCR, Southern Railway and British Railways. See my Talking Stock Post#22 post about the missing class here. The tooling will cater for various prototypical detail … Continue reading Sonic Models announce the LBSCR K Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge [Updated]

KMRC announce LBSC Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

Kernow Model Rail Centre have announced LBSC 'Open A', SR Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge as exclusive models with the tooling designed, developed, and owned by Kernow Model Rail Centre. The 10-ton five plank 'Open A' wagon later to SR Diagram 1369 on a wooden underframe became the … Continue reading KMRC announce LBSC Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.

KMRC announce Exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon in the livery of Moger & Co Ltd and LB&SCR

KMRC announce an Exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon in the livery of Moger & Co Ltd as running on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR). Joseph Moger and his sons were coal merchants and known to have operated by 1865 out of LB&SCR yards at Crystal Palace (including … Continue reading KMRC announce Exclusive 00 Gauge 1907 RCH 12T seven plank open wagon in the livery of Moger & Co Ltd and LB&SCR

Picture of the Month – April 2024

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Rapido Trains UK announce RCH 1907 00 Gauge 7 plank open including SECR/SR D1357 & LBSC D1373 versions

Rapido trains UK  have announced they are to produce the RCH 1907 specification 7 plank 16'6" long private owner wagons. The South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) ordered, between 1910 and 1914, a large number of these RCH 7 plank wagons that became SR Diagram 1357. The London and South Coast Railway (LBSC) purchased a … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce RCH 1907 00 Gauge 7 plank open including SECR/SR D1357 & LBSC D1373 versions

Picture of the Month – November 2023

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Train Times Announces new 3D Printed RTR Wagons the LB&SCR Diagram 1433 in 00 Gauge

Train Times of Eastbourne  have announced a new range of 3D Printed RTR Wagons, the LB&SCR Diagram 1433 in 00 Gauge. [Edit: Due to a change in ownership these models are no longer going ahead via Train Times, but may be available via Oak Hill Works, I will update when further news is available.] All … Continue reading Train Times Announces new 3D Printed RTR Wagons the LB&SCR Diagram 1433 in 00 Gauge